Special Service Group

The Special Service Group (SSG) is the primary special forces unit of the Pakistan Army. It was formed on 23 March 1956, and they took part in guerrilla actions during the wars with India, as well as taking part in battles against the Soviets during the Soviet-Afghan War; over 200 SSG soldiers were killed while fighting alongside the Mujahideen at the Battle of Hill 3234. During the 2000s and 2010s, the SSG fought in the War in North-West Pakistan, taking part in anti-terrorist clearance operations.